Firefighters Gear Up!

F

or a multitude
of reasons, firefighters have many concerns about their turnout gear.
Cornell University’s Department of Fiber Science & Apparel Design
conducts research in collaboration with Cornell Cooperative Extension
and the USDA NC-170 Regional Research Project to mitigate these problems
by focusing on both fit and function.

This site was created to increase firefighter
awareness of materials, design, safety issues, and ongoing research.
Please have fun exploring the various historical, current, and conceptual
components of firefighter turnout gear. Send comments to Contact at
the bottom of the page.